Enter a land steeped in Hindu tradition andHimalayan majesty.
Get to know Nepal, a nation unshaken by time, where Hinduism is deep-rooted in daily
life and Himalayan mountainscapes loom large on the horizon. Ride rickshaws past
soaring stupas, float by dug-out canoe along the Rapti River and stand in awe of local
arts traditions, from Tharu dance to Shaman healing. Journey through dense jungles,
lakeside villages, and thriving cities to see how centuries-old tradition coincides with
the present-day.
Highlights ofNepal
12 DAYS
YOUR TOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES
9 nights in handpicked hotelsBuffet breakfast daily, 5 lunches, 6 three-course dinnersExpert Tour DirectorPrivate deluxe motor coachGuided sightseeing and select entrance fees
INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS
Swayambhunath TempleKathmandu’s Durbar Square Pashupatinath TempleChitwan jungle safariRapti River canoe rideBarahi Temple
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Itinerary
New York City | 1 NIGHT
Day 1: Overnight in New York CitySettle in to your hotel and get ready for your flight to Nepal tomorrow.
Overnight flight | 1 NIGHT
Day 2: Overnight flightBoard your overnight flight to Kathmandu today.
Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Kathmandu | 3 NIGHTS
Day 3: Arrival in KathmanduWelcome to Nepal! Settle in to your hotel this evening.
Day 4: Sightseeing tour of Kathmandu
Discover the color and spice of life in Kathmandu, Nepal’s largest city, with a local asyour guide.• Weave between stands stocked with fragrant dried chilis, timmur peppers, and moreat the local spice market• Wander through UNESCO World Heritage-protected Durbar Square to explore thecenturies-old royal palace and temples that survived the 2015 earthquake• Wind through Kathmandu’s bustling city streets on a traditional rickshaw• Watch rhesus macaque monkeys roam about the ancient Swayambhunath Temple• Enjoy lunch in nearby Patan, known by locals as Lalitpur, or “City of Beauty”Tonight, enjoy a welcome dinner with your fellow travelers, accompanied byperformances of traditional Nepalese music and dance.
Day 5: Bhaktapur
Travel to the eastern pocket of the Kathmandu Valley to explore the rich collection ofancient, UNESCO World Heritage-listed temples in the city of Bhaktapur, also knownas the “Place of Devotees.”• Visit the Pashupatinath Temple, one of the most sacred Hindu shrines in the world• Follow a local guide through Bhaktapur’s Durbar Square to admire its many strikingpagodas and 55-window royal palace composed of brick and woodThis evening, get a truly authentic taste of Nepalese culture at a home-hosted dinnerin Kathmandu.
Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Included meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
Chitwan Region | 2 NIGHTS
Day 6: Transfer to the Chitwan Region
Board a flight bound for the Chitwan Region, the heart of the Nepalese jungle, wherethe elusive Bengal tiger and one-horned rhino can still be found.• Ride a Jeep into the jungle for the chance to spy rare rhinos, sloth bears, leopards,and perhaps even the Bengal tiger• Meet the local Tharu people, who have thrived in Nepal’s forests for hundreds ofyears, and experience a performance of traditional dance• Enjoy dinner at the lodge
Day 7: Chitwan Region
Discover more of the diverse flora and fauna that call the Chitwan region home.• Wake up early to glimpse some of the 276 bird species native to the area• Get up-close views of elephants during a visit to a nearby preservation• Head to the Chitwan National Park headquarters where you’ll learn aboutconservation efforts• Keep watch for aquatic birds, crocodiles, and other river-dwellers as you drift downthe Rapti River in a traditional dug-out canoe
Included meals: breakfast, lunch
Included meals: breakfast, dinner
Pokhara | 2 NIGHTS
Day 8: Pokhara via Bandipur
This morning, set out for the lakeside city of Pokhara, stopping along the way at aschool in the hilltop village of Bandipur to learn about the local culture. Arrive inPokhara for a mid-afternoon cruise along stunning Phewa Lake, complete withunmatched views of the Himalayas and a visit to the floating Barahi Temple.
Day 9: Pokhara
Soak in the otherworldly scenery of Pokhara, gateway to the Annapurna range.• Head out for a sunrise visit to Sarangkot, where you’ll witness a sweeping panoramaof Himalayan mountain peaks• Look down on the rolling Pokhara Valley from the Shanti Stupa, a peace pagoda• Join a local guide for a tour of Pokhara’s lakeside sites, from the Seti River gorge tothe Gupteshwor Mahadev cave
Included meals: breakfast, dinner
Nagarkot | 1 NIGHT
Day 10: Transfer to Nagarkot
Take some time to explore Pakhora on your own this morning before flying back toKathmandu. Upon landing, drive to Nagarkot, a village surrounded by some of Nepal’sbest Himalayan views. There, a guide introduces you to local villagers before thisevening’s farewell dinner and show of Shaman healing rituals.
Included meals: breakfast
Overnight Flight | 2 NIGHTS
Day 11: Overnight flight
After a free morning, return to the airport in Kathmandu for your flight home orextend your stay in India’s Golden Triangle.
Day 12: Travel dayArrive home today.
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